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Frank Deland (rambler) - BPL Premium Member
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1 long sleeve shirt Couldn't the thermal top and long sleeved shirt be the same? 2 pair of undies, one to hike in one to sleep in should do it. I use shorts and Golite rain pants instead of converta pants. I li... |
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Lightweight Backpacking I was doing some research on the history of backpacks when I discovered this definition in Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultralight_backpacking |
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bright light Here is a light from Sears that uses 6 AAA batteries and specs at 66O lumens. http://www.sears.com:80/shc/s/p_10153_12605_03493685000P?blockNo=1&blockType=G1&prdNo=1&i_cntr=128889508... |
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PCT Gear I used a frameless pack for two weeks on the JMT and found myself wishing for shoulder relief by the time I had finished. I have since gone to the Granite Gear Vapor Trail for a bit more support. ... |
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Golite windshirt How does this compare to the Golite Ether Windshirt w/hood? I know that the Golite is a full zip, but is the material similar? |
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VT thumbs up I spent 14 days hiking the JMT with a frameless pack. By the end of the hike I was wishing for a frame pack that would lift weight off my shoulders. Inoticed others using the VT, so when I found ... |
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MYO front water carrier Here is one hiker's solution: http://whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1063920#post1063920 |
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ground cover Because of the tiny "claws" of tyvek that grab onto leaves and other debris, I do not like tyvek. A strip of coated nylon just slightly wider than my sleeping bag works fine. The best s... |
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hip belt The Blast 32 has a wide comfortable hip belt with lots of room in the hip belt pockets. |
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cuben/spinn Cuben can be sewn, but taping leaves no holes. Spinn cloth does get flimsy with stuff sacks, but not so with shelters. (See Dan D."s comment above). GG SpinnTwin has remained sturdy along ... |
All Reader Reviews by Frank Deland
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Gossamer Gear Ditto. When something is not in stock when you first look, just put your name on the -e-mail-when in stock list and they will let you know. They quickly and without questions replaced items that... |
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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad Very comfortable and a pillow not needed. But, you are not supposed to blow this up by mouth because moisture will get into the fill. So, there is a blow-up bag arrangement that does work, but it is ... |
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GoLite Ultralite poncho/tarp This Golite gear is made of a rugged silnylon. It has snaps to help shorten its length when worn as a poncho. It is useful to run a guide line over the top of it between the supporting poles to help... |
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Ray-Way 3-person tarp and net tent Att: Mrs. EW! You do not need all that extra weight of overhead netting, plus you will have even more room under your tarp without it. Just add several inches of netting along the side edges, and ma... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I do not think superfeet are supposed to prevent blisters, unless because they help correct the fit, they, by chance, correct an area that might otherwise chaffe your skin. Also, cut off about 1/8 in... |
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Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove Note BD's final picture: the handles of the pot are directly over the opening that allows wood or fuel to be added to the stove when it is burning and the pot is ontop. When adding wood, I found ... |
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Montrail Vitesse On my first pair, the coating wore off the toe top. The grey just pealed off leaving a white fabric. Also, the rubber on the front side separated from the side of the shoe. I repaired it with Shoe ... |
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Merrell Mesa Ventilator II Cross-Training Shoes Ditto. I am about to head to the REI nearest me where they are on sale for $57 (Jan. 5) It will be my second pair having switched over from the Montrial Vitesse (see above). I had avoided this shoe ... |
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Littlbug Wood Burning Stove Littlbug Junior First, to find the website note that Little Bug is spelled with no "e". The efficiency of this stove amazed me. I have tried homemade versions of woodburners with little success, so I was ... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek Plus Poles Same as Phil Barton above. The tip broke off on the first day. I returned the pole, it was repaired at no cost and a spare basket and extra tip was also included. I had lost a basket as well as the... |
